Failure and Life.

Today I realized I failed. I didn't update the blog yesterday for the 31 Days of Blue writing challenge. 

This thing called "life" got in the way. 

But I'm glad for it, for this "failure".

We live in such a busy world that the last thing you need to do at the end of a busy day is figure out blog content or stick your face in a computer/tv/phone screen. We need to spend the remaining time in the day with our spouse (or maybe your kids).

My desire is to grow this blog and to share life with you, however I want my content to be real. I don't want to be "reaching" to give you content. So, yesterday after church, spending time with dear family friends (who just happened to drive through our town [they live 10+ hours away}), and hosting a young marrieds bible study; it was time to be with my husband. 

It can be a challenge in itself to say "no" to being distracted by screens. I encourage you to try it. Turn off the TV. Get off of your computer. Put your phone down. Who are the people around you? Get to know them. Love on them.

*Deep thought alert*
I'm so thankful that Christ died for my failures and that he renews my soul! Thank you Jesus!

P.S. While writing this, I had to google "when to use a semicolon" (for all you grammar folks). This is what I found (click the link below the picture). Enjoy!

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~Emily~ 

High Five For Friday

I had a whole post written out so naturally ALL of my webpages reloaded. I didn't save anything. 

This is going to be a lot shorter than originally planned, which is probably a good thing for you all. ;)

ONE. Home.

We finally, finally, have a place to call home.

God is good!

TWO. Quality Time.

I have enjoyed all of the time I've been able to spend with Kristyn. We had a ton of fun and silly time and then we also were stressed about finding a place. I love this budding friendship! In a few weeks, we will actually be sisters! She is such a perfect match for Andrew (my bro). I couldn't be happier for either of them.

THREE. Walks.

I love taking walks. I know some people will just call these pretty flowers, "weeds" but, I love them. They are pretty. I wanted to upload more photos but my phone is trippin'. Photos of buttercup flowers, iris, other flowers, new growth on ever green trees (it's a much brighter green and feels so silky soft), and fog rolling in through the trees. Maybe I'll try uploading again later. ;)

FOUR. Love.

All of this wedding talk makes me reminisce about my wedding day. Mike and I have grown so much since that day. God is so good.

 He has blessed me with a wonderful man.

FIVE. Kitties.

When I'm at home by myself for almost a week, it's really nice to have other living things with you. Mojo is a cuddle bug but Mitzy is crazy. 

It makes for entertaining moments.

SIX. (yes six, it's been 2 weeks since I last posted!) Seeing More of God's Vision for Yourself.

Last Monday my bible study group went through the spiritual gifts. It was really good for me to go through this as an adult. It confirmed a few things and gave me some direction. My top 2 are Exhortation (motivational speech) and Leadership/Organizer.

 The verse references we used were the whole chapters of Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12. Here is a link to a survey also. 

http://www.spiritualgiftstest.com/test/adult

Let me know what yours are! Do you already know? How are you using them? I'm curious!

I'm off to move into our new home! Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.

~Emily~

High Five for Friday

It's that time again dearies. A time to relfect on the week!

It's Friday and I'm happy about that.



I'm linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for this weekly posting, "High Five for Friday".
It's meant for us to take a step back and recognize the good things in our week!

Here we go!


 

1) High Five for YOUR Voice!!:

I'm thankful for all the people taking time to sign the petition against SOPA and PIPA.

We can not allow our government to censor the internet.

People, this is what's going on in countries like China.

2) High Five for Prioritizing Relationships:

On Tuesday night's my family goes to Breakfast Club.

Breakfast Club is just us choosing a place and going to dinner.

It's a blast.

However, this Tuesday the hubby and I decided we needed some

 "husband and wife" time.

I love that man.

God is good.

 

3) High Five for Books:

So excited to get this book from the liabrary for book club.

Guess what I'll be doing this weekend...

To Love Anew by Bonnie Leon

Image found through a google search

 

4) High Five for Squirt Bottles:

In case you don't know, Mitzy (my kitzy cat), is C.R.A.Z.Y.

Yay for squirt bottles that aid in our trying to chill her OUT.

'Nough said.

Image found through google search. Click image.

 

5) High Five for Getting-Enough-Sleep-During-the-Week!!!:

I'm on a roll, babies, and I really enjoy sleep.

What are your 5 highlights and what-have-you's for the week?